Advance Structure Design
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Objectives

 

Master Aero Structure Design: Equip participants with the skills to design and analyze aerospace structures, including fuselage and aero-structural components, using CAD software.

Understand Structural Mechanics: Provide in-depth knowledge of structural mechanics principles, including the analysis of indeterminate beam structures and their application in aerospace design.

Utilize Testing Equipment: Train participants in the use of various testing equipment, including fatigue testing machines and uniaxial testing frames, to assess and validate structural performance.

Apply Design and Testing Knowledge: Develop participants’ abilities to integrate design and testing processes to ensure the reliability and safety of aerospace structures.

Prepare for Industry Challenges: Ensure participants are equipped to address real-world engineering challenges in the design and testing of aerospace structures.

 

Outcomes

 

Proficiency in CAD Software: Participants will gain expertise in using CAD software (e.g., CATIA, SolidWorks, NX) for designing complex aerospace structures such as fuselages and aero-structural components.

Understanding of Structural Analysis: Participants will understand the principles of structural mechanics, including the analysis of indeterminate beam structures and their behavior under different loads.

Experience with Testing Equipment: Participants will gain hands-on experience in using fatigue testing machines, uniaxial testing frames, and other relevant testing equipment to evaluate the structural performance of aerospace components.

Integrated Design and Testing Skills: Participants will be able to design, analyze, and test aerospace structures, applying knowledge from both CAD design and experimental testing to optimize performance and safety.

Certification: Participants will receive a certification validating their skills in aero-structure design and testing, enhancing their career prospects in aerospace engineering.

Scope

 

  • Target Audience: Engineering students, recent graduates, and professionals in aerospace, mechanical, and civil engineering who are interested in aero-structure design and testing.
  • Course Content:
    • Introduction to Aero Structures: Overview of aero structures, including fuselage design, structural components, and the importance of structural integrity in aerospace applications.
    • CAD Software Training: Instruction in using CAD software to design and model aero structures, including detailed components and assemblies.
    • Structural Mechanics: Study of structural mechanics principles, focusing on indeterminate beam structures, load analysis, and stress distribution.
    • Testing Equipment and Methods:
      • Fatigue Testing: Understanding and using fatigue testing machines to evaluate the durability and life expectancy of structural components.
      • Uniaxial Testing: Using uniaxial testing frames to measure material properties, such as tensile strength and elongation.
      • Other Testing Equipment: Introduction to additional testing equipment relevant to aerospace structural analysis.
    • Integration of Design and Testing: Techniques for integrating CAD design with experimental testing, including setting up tests, interpreting results, and making design improvements..

 

Project

 

  • Project Title: Design, Analysis, and Testing of a Composite Fuselage Section
  • Objective: To design a composite fuselage section using CAD software, analyze its structural performance, and validate the design through various testing methods.

 

 

Scope:

 

    • Design Phase: Use CAD software to create a detailed model of a composite fuselage section, considering factors such as aerodynamics, structural loads, and material properties.
    • Structural Analysis: Perform structural analysis of the fuselage section, focusing on indeterminate beam structures and stress distribution under simulated flight conditions.
    • Testing:
      • Fatigue Testing: Conduct fatigue testing to evaluate the durability and fatigue life of the composite material.
      • Uniaxial Testing: Perform uniaxial tests to measure the tensile strength and other mechanical properties of the composite material.
    • Optimization and Validation: Use testing data to refine and optimize the fuselage design, addressing any performance or safety issues identified during testing.

 

Outcomes:

 

    • A fully designed and optimized composite fuselage section, with detailed CAD models and design documentation.
    • Comprehensive analysis reports from structural simulations, fatigue tests, and uniaxial tests.
    • A final presentation demonstrating the design process, testing methodology, and results, with recommendations for further development.